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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2004
Page
1
Officials review a list of capital projects to be funded by the sales tax extended seven years. About 8.5 million seeks police fire and EMS, over 23 million for recreation, and above 26 million for road work. If approved the extension starts after current tax funds are collected.
Six GOP candidates vie to replace Sen. Fritz Hollings in South Carolina with Tuesday primary polls showing former Gov. David Beasley as the early front-runner. Other contenders include Charlie Condon Orly Benny Davis Jim DeMint Mark McBride and Thomas Ravenel.
Former president dies after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Associated Press notes his death ends a historic era marked by leadership through the late 20th century.
Ronald Reagan, former U S president known for Cold War leadership and Morning in America, died Saturday at 93 after a long struggle with disease including Alzheimer's and pneumonia. Nancy Reagan announced the death at their Los Angeles home with family present.
The article notes Ronald Reagan, once a Democrat, became a key figure in shifting Southern politics toward the GOP. It cites Carl Langley on Reagan backing Goldwater in 1964 and Strom Thurmond's 1964 party switch as pivotal moves, shaping a Republican South despite Goldwater's loss.
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